CPSC recall 05-199, announced June 17, 2005, covers Children's Fishing Kits (about 438,000 units). The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle for information on receiving a free replacement fishing kit. Recall contact: call (866) 466-0559.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled Shakespeare® brand fishing kits feature the following characters: TAZ® (Tazmanian Devil®), Tweety®, Mucha Lucha® and Spider-Man®. Other fishing kits feature Fishing Heroes™, sold with a silver-colored badge; Kids Kits™, sold with tackle boxes; and Shark™ and Dolphin™ Kits, which have reels in the shape of a shark or dolphin. The fishing kits have brightly colored red and yellow fishing rods, and "Shakespeare" is written on the reels. Fishing kits with purple, blue and pink rods are not included in this recall. Certain translucent red and yellow and metallic-colored red rods also are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has not received any reports of complaints related to this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent any possibility of injury or illness.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle for information on receiving a free replacement fishing kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division
- Recall number
- 05-199
- Units
- About 438,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide, from August 2001 through June 2005, for between $9 and $13.
- Distributor
- Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division, of Columbia, S.C.
Children's Fishing Kits
CPSC product type: Fishing Items
Recall contact information
For more information, call Shakespeare Fishing Tackle toll-free at (866) 466-0559 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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